Face Shots - August 2019

August 2019

... And the Envelope Please:

The National Three C's Award goes to Intermountain member and Jackson Hole instructor Shannon Schiner. This award recognizes members who demonstrate positive leadership behavior within a snowsport school through collaboration, communication, and cooperation with guests, peers, and school management. Shannon models leadership as she trains and mentors new staff at Jackson. "Helping my clients meet and exceed goals is amazing. I always say that most days I learn as much from my students as they learn from me. Apart from the clients, I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy all my colleagues. It is amazing to work in an environment with so many phenomenal professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. I am fortunate to be surrounded by a talented and dynamic crew who help me become a better instructor season after season. Whether it is working with other members of the team or with clients, no two days are the same and each day brings a greater appreciation for sharing my passion of the mountains." Congratulations Shannon!

Cool Ways to Keep Active in the Hot Months

Continuing Education in the Offseason

Dynamic Balance Clinic: Enhance your balance, stay in shape and get ready for the snowsports season with three clinics focused on four mountain activities that challenge your dynamic balance. Get out on the mountain with Coach Kristen Lane, PMBIA certified Mountain Bike Coach, certified Personal Trainer, and L2 PSIA instructor. Take one or all three and earn 3 CEUs per session, up to 9 total!

August 15 - Rollerblading at Ecker Hill Park & Ride Lot
August 22 - Mountain Biking at Park City
September 5 - Hiking and Stand Up Paddleboarding at Deer Valley
A discounted rate is available if you sign up for all three!

Teaching Skills Workshop: This interactive workshop with Maggie Loring will highlight the teaching portion of the learning connection model by engaging participants in setting up the learning environment, utilizing the teaching cycle, and actively practicing individual skills.
September 10 - Millcreek Library, 3 CEUs

Ski Fitness with Mike Johnson: We will offer two sessions this year, one each in September and November; earn 3 CEUs per two-day session.

Fall Rally will be on October 4-5, 2019. Expect more great lectures, a motivating keynote, rollerblading clinics, and a free BBQ lunch! This is a community season preview to get you revved up.

2019-2020 Calendar

The calendar will be available in September and you will be able to register for all events then. In the meantime, summer registration is open, and you can sign up early for Women's Summit.

Save the Date!

Slide into Winter: Professional Snowsports Development

Our newly re-imagined start of the season education fest will include Adaptive, Alpine, Snowboard, and Cross Country events. There will be cert prep camps, elective clinics, IMD National Team candidate training, Train the Trainer, and Ed Outreach all in one place.

So grab a friend and join the fun: December 13-14 at Solitude.

Member School Shout Out

Park City Takes Another Step toward Zero Waste

In their ongoing initiative to achieve zero waste-to-landfill, Park City has started to send food waste (over 2 tons since February) to Utah's first anaerobic digester. The digester breaks down biodegradable material into renewable natural gas and bio-based fertilizer and reduces methane gas that would be released from landfills otherwise. Vail Resorts has pledged to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030 - their "Commitment to Zero." Converting waste to energy is a step toward their goal. Way to model sustainability, Park City!

Women's Summit will be at Snowbird this year from March 1-4, 2020. This event will bring together women from across all PSIA-AASI divisions and disciplines for four days of empowerment and inspiration. Get a head start and book your room with our special rate at the Lodge at Snowbird (800-232-9542) because they will go fast.

Registration is open now; head over to our event calendar for all the details!

Apply for a Nancy Oakes Hall Scholarship to attend the Women's Summit. The deadline is November 8, 2019, and all of the details are available on the scholarship info page.